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6 Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20’s & 30’s (This Will INSTANTLY Give You Direction!)
21 november 2025 · 32 min
What’s one thing you wish you learned earlier in life?
What do you think would’ve changed for you if you learned it sooner?
Today, Jay reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d learned in his twenties and thirties, wisdom shaped by mistakes, growth, and years of inner work. He opens up about how easy it is to get swept up in chasing outcomes or living for other people’s expectations, and how those patterns can quietly pull us away from our true path. Jay also explains why success and happiness are completely different skill sets, and how understanding that early on can save you years of unnecessary frustration.
Jay also talks honestly about what healing really feels like, the side no one prepares you for. He explains that growth doesn’t always look inspiring; sometimes it shows up as exhaustion, confusion, or feeling like everything is falling apart. But that discomfort is often just old patterns breaking down so new ones can take shape. Through empathy, personal stories, and practical insights, Jay walks us through the “decade of firsts,” from first jobs to first heartbreaks, and reminds us that feeling lost isn’t failure. It’s a natural part of becoming someone stronger, clearer, and more aligned with who you’re meant to be.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Hear Your Inner Voice Again
How to Define Success on Your Own Terms
How to Build Confidence Through Self-Trust
How to Turn Rejection Into Insight
How to Break Free From Others’ Expectations
How to Heal Even When It Feels Messy
You’re not behind, you’re growing at the pace your life is asking you to grow. Keep showing up with curiosity, patience, and compassion for yourself. You’re building something meaningful, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:42 #1: Results Are Overrated
04:54 #2: Tune … Lees meer -
Emma Grede: #1 Trick Successful People Use Every Day (THIS Will Open Doors You Didn’t Know Existed!)
19 november 2025 · 52 min
What’s one habit that’s helped you succeed lately?
What made you decide to stick with that habit?
In this special live conversation, at The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, Jay sits down with entrepreneur and industry leader Emma Grede for a conversation every builder, creator, and business-minded thinker needs to hear. Together, Jay and Emma unpack a challenge that holds so many talented people back, caring too much about what others think. Emma shares the early moments in her career when she stayed quiet in rooms where she deserved to speak, the times she underestimated her own value, and the double standards she had to navigate as a woman in business. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you wait to feel, it’s something you build through action, decision-making, and showing up for the opportunities in front of you.
As the conversation deepens, Emma shares the mindsets that shaped her path, from a kid obsessed with fashion magazines to a visionary leader with a global reach. She breaks down why excellence starts with showing up fully in whatever role you’re in, how competence is the foundation of real confidence, and why chasing “passion” isn’t always the most strategic move. Jay adds powerful reflections on focus, leaning into your strengths, and accepting that you don’t need to be great at everything to succeed. This is an honest and refreshing look at what it really takes to trust yourself, take bigger swings, and grow into the person you’re meant to be.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stop Caring What Others Think
How to Build Confidence Through Competence
How to Use Fear as Fuel, Not a Setback
How to Become Excellent at What You’re Doing Now
How to Set Your Own Standards, Not Society’s
How to Start Before You Have It All Figured Out
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KRIS JENNER: The Untold Story of Family, Love, and Forgiveness
17 november 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
Today, Jay sits down with Kris Jenner for a raw and candid conversation about her roots, family, and the incredible lessons she’s learned. Kris was raised by her mother and grandmother, two driven and hardworking women who modeled independence, discipline, and purpose. She shares how those early lessons in responsibility and perseverance laid the foundation for the life she would later build, both as a businesswoman and as the matriarch of a global family brand.
Throughout their conversation, Kris speaks about her devotion to family, her faith, and her unshakable sense of gratitude. She reflects on the importance of being present in a fast-paced world that often glorifies busyness and distraction. Jay and Kris explore what it means to slow down and truly feel present in each moment, to look beyond the screens, the schedules, and the noise, and to rediscover joy in the simple things.
Kris opens up about motherhood and the unique bond she shares with each of her six children, how she worked intentionally to raise them with structure, compassion, and drive while fostering unity instead of competition. She talks about her daily prayers for guidance and peace, finding meaning even in moments of hardship, and choosing to lead with love, even when met with misunderstanding or pain.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Lead with Gratitude Every Day
How to Raise Ambitious but Grounded Kids
How to Slow Down and Be Fully Present
How to Build a Family Rooted in Love, Not Competition
How to Balance Success with Inner Peace
How to Protect Your Peace in a Noisy World
Life has a way of reminding us that true success isn’t measured by status or possessions, it’s found in the quiet moments of gratitude, in the love we give, and in the peace we choose to protect. Each challenge we face holds a lesson, each chapter an invitation to grow with grace and faith.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Jay & Radhi Talk About Why People Feel the Need to Overshare
15 november 2025 · 41 min
Today, Jay and Radhi explore the delicate balance between sharing and oversharing, both online and in everyday life. They talk about what it really means to be authentic, how to protect your energy when opening up, and why not every moment needs to be shared to be meaningful. Together, they reflect on the intention behind vulnerability and the peace that comes from keeping certain parts of life sacred. How much do we share to feel seen? And when does sharing start to take more than it gives? This conversation invites us to slow down, listen to ourselves, and choose connection over performance.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Protect Your Energy When Sharing
How to Be Vulnerable with Intention
How to Keep Private Goals Sacred
How to Find the Right People to Confide In
How to Balance Openness with Privacy
True connection begins when we honor what feels right to keep close and what feels right to release. Whether through words, art, or quiet reflection, choose to share from a place of peace, not pressure.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Are You Sharing Too Much?
04:07 The Real Reason Behind Your Vulnerability
09:21 Create in Private Before You Share Publicly
13:45 Oversharing Looks Different on Every Platform
16:01 Be Intentional About What You Share and With Whom
18:24 Does Holding Back Make You Feel Alone?
23:52 Why We Make Big Judgments from Small Details
26:51 When Sharing Becomes Healing, Not Draining
32:06 Choosing Who Deserves to Hear Your Story
Episode Resources:
Radhi Devlukia | Website
Radhi Devlukia | YouTube
Radhi Devlukia | Instagram
Radhi Devlukia | Facebook
Radhi Devlukia | TikTok
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How to Move On When You Still Miss Your Ex (4 Hard Truths That Will FINALLY Set You Free)
14 november 2025 · 30 min
What truth about the relationship have you been ignoring?
What makes that truth hard for you to accept?
Today, Jay opens up about one of the hardest things we go through, trying to get over someone we once loved. He reminds us that healing isn’t about pretending we’re okay or trying to move on too quickly. It’s about realizing that what we often miss isn’t the person themselves, but how we felt when we were with them: seen, loved, and alive. Jay gently walks us through why breakups hurt so deeply, how our minds are built for connection, and why finding closure really starts with reconnecting to ourselves.
Jay also shares how to stop replaying the past and start finding your rhythm again. He reminds us that healing isn’t about erasing the love, it’s about learning from it. You don’t need to have it all figured out today, you just need to take one small step back toward yourself. Because the real journey after a breakup isn’t about getting over someone else, it’s about remembering who you were before them, and discovering who you’re becoming next.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Romanticizing the Past
How to Let Go When You Still Miss Them
How to Rebuild Your Life After a Breakup
How to Move On Without Losing Yourself
How to Remember You Were Enough All Along
You are not broken for still feeling; you are human for still caring. One day, the memories that hurt will simply remind you of how far you’ve come. Keep showing up for yourself, because the love you’re searching for begins with you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:53 The Heartbreak After the Breakup
01:24 What to Do When You Can't Get Over Your Ex
05:07 Why Do Breakups Hurt So Bad?
07:52 The Stories You Replay Are Kee… Lees meer -
Gabrielle Bernstein: The Simple 4-Step Method to Heal Anxiety, Stop Overthinking, and Stop People-Pleasing for Good
12 november 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
Have you been feeling anxious lately?
Do you notice when your mind starts to spiral?
Jay welcomes back his good friend and New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein for a deep and inspiring conversation about true inner healing. Together, they unpack Gabby’s latest book, Self-Help, which reimagines Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) as a practice anyone can bring into their daily life. Gabby shares how the parts of us we often judge, the anxious part, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the one who needs control, aren’t our enemies. They’re parts that have been trying to protect us, even if they sometimes get in the way.
As the conversation unfolds, Jay and Gabby unpack why so many of us get caught in cycles of burnout, self-criticism, and emotional disconnection. Gabby shares her simple four-step “check-in” practice, a way to pause, look inward, and start building a kinder relationship with ourselves. Through this process, she explains, we can start to recognize our patterns, meet them with compassion and find peace even in the midst of life’s noise.
Together, they unpack powerful questions we can all relate to: Why is it easier to comfort others than ourselves? Could our inner critic actually be trying to protect us? And how can we set boundaries without losing our empathy or warmth?
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Befriend Every Part of Yourself
How to Recognize Your Inner Protectors
How to Heal Through Compassion, Not Control
How to Calm Your Inner Critic
How to Create Boundaries Without Guilt
How to Self-Soothe When You Feel Triggered
Healing doesn’t mean fixing what’s broken, it means learning to see every part of yourself with compassion and curiosity. The parts of you that once felt heavy or hard to love are often the same ones that carried you through the toughest moments.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson: 3 Signs From the Universe You Have Been Missing (The Answers Are Right in Front of You!)
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
Do you believe the universe sends us signs?
Have you ever noticed a pattern that felt meaningful?
Today, Jay welcomes back psychic medium and bestselling author Laura Lynne Jackson for another heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to live a guided life. Laura introduces the idea of a “team of light,” a loving energy made up of God, spirit guides, and loved ones who’ve passed on, all working together behind the scenes to help us find clarity and purpose. Laura reminds us that those small signs and coincidences we tend to overlook are actually gentle messages of love, nudging us toward peace, meaning, and connection.
Together, Jay and Laura explore how to tell the difference between the loud voice of fear and the quiet, steady voice of intuition. They talk about how fear can sometimes sound logical, how doubt sneaks in when we’re trying to trust ourselves, and why tuning in to that deeper inner knowing can transform the way we move through life. Jay opens up about moments when he’s felt guided and protected, sharing powerful examples of how trusting what we can’t always see can lead to the most meaningful outcomes.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition
How to Trust the Guidance You Receive
How to Quiet the Monkey Mind
How to Strengthen Your Spiritual Connection Every Day
How to Turn Coincidences into Clarity
How to Use Intuition to Make Better Decisions
Life often speaks in whispers before we’re ready to listen. The signs, the coincidences, those gentle nudges, they’re all reminders that we’re never really walking alone. When we slow down, take a breath, and learn to trust that quiet pull within, the path ahead starts to reveal itself with more ease, clarity, and purpose.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Jay & Radhi Talk About Why Men Feel So Lonely
8 november 2025 · 39 min
Today, Jay and Radhi explore why it feels like so many men are losing touch with real friendships, and the quiet epidemic of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. Jay shares surprising research showing that more men than ever report having few or no close friends and opens up about his own journey of maintaining meaningful male friendships across continents. Together, he and Radhi explore how cultural conditioning and social expectations have shaped the way men connect, often through shared activities rather than emotional honesty, and why vulnerability can still feel risky for so many.
Through humor and genuine reflection, Jay and Radhi invite us to rethink what friendship really means, how we can create spaces of emotional safety, and build communities that feel like home. Jay reminds us that friendship isn’t innate; it’s something we grow into through practice, vulnerability, and care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Build Real Male Friendships
How to Be Vulnerable Without Fear
How to Recognize When You’re Lonely
How to Find Friends Who Match Your Energy
How to Open Up Emotionally in Conversations
Friendships don’t just happen; they grow through intention and care. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, take one step today, send that message, plan that coffee, open up a little more than usual. The courage to reach out might be exactly what someone else has been waiting for too.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Why Do So Many Men Feel Lonely?
03:41 The Power of Male Vulnerability
06:58 Rethinking the Alpha Male Mindset
12:06 There’s No Growth Without Vulnerability
16:06 Men Need Friendship Dates Too!
21:35 Do You Truly Feel Seen?
25:33 How Loneliness Impacts Your Health
28:22 Why Women Often Build Stronger Social Circles
31:35 Learning How to Be a Better Friend
Episode Resources:
Radhi Devlukia | Website
Radhi Devlukia | YouTube
Radhi Devlukia | Instagram
Radhi Devlukia | Facebook
Radhi Devlukia | TikTok
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Feeling Lazy or Unmotivated? (Do THIS 5-Minute Rule to Build Discipline & Take Action NOW!)
7 november 2025 · 28 min
What’s one small step you can take right now to break the cycle you’re stuck in? Lees meer
Today, Jay shares a simple, science-backed method to help you overcome laziness, distraction, and burnout by focusing on consistency instead of motivation. Rather than waiting for the perfect moment or a burst of inspiration, Jay explains how lowering the bar, creating rituals, and going on a dopamine detox can help you rebuild discipline and self-trust, one small action at a time.
It’s not about working harder or chasing perfection, but about starting smaller and showing up consistently. Jay explains how to protect your focus, rewire your reward system, and break the patterns that keep you stuck. Over time, these tiny shifts compound into real transformation, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Start When You Feel Stuck
How to Build Rituals That Replace Willpower
How to Break Free from the Dopamine Addiction Cycle
How to Embrace Boredom and Reclaim Focus
How to End Each Day with Progress, Not PressureChange doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from momentum. When you choose to start small, stay consistent, and keep your promises to yourself, discipline becomes second nature.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
0:57 Lower Your Expectations
05:36 Build A Ritual, Not A Routine
07:42 24 Hour Dopamine Detox
10:58 Make Bad Habits Hard To Do
13:13 Be Bored For 10 Minutes A Day
15:10 Reward Effort, Not Results
17:24 Turn Your Phone Off For 60 Minutes
18:14 You Can Do Anything for 5 Minutes!
21:15 End Your Day With the 3 Minute Review
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Jays Must Listens: You’re Approaching Dating Wrong! (Use THIS Blueprint to Attract the RIGHT Person) Ft. Vanessa Van Edwards & Jillian Turecki
5 november 2025 · 43 min
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Has there ever been a time you thought someone was right for you but turned out wrong?
Today, Jay brings together four of today’s most insightful voices on love and relationships, Vanessa Van Edwards, Jillian Turecki, Sadia Khan, and Lori Gottlieb, for a deep and honest look at what it really takes to find meaningful connection in the modern world. They share how our signals, habits, and self-perception shape our experiences in dating far more than luck or timing ever could. Vanessa breaks down the subtle science of attraction, and why confidence and openness often matter more than appearance. Jillian helps us face our fear of rejection, reminding us that love isn’t about finding “the one,” but about choosing and growing with someone intentionally.
Sadia and Lori take us deeper, showing how self-esteem, honesty, and emotional maturity determine who we allow into our lives. Sadia challenges the patterns that keep us stuck with the wrong people, while Lori highlights the courage it takes to speak our truth and set boundaries early on. Together, their insights form a roadmap for dating that feels healthy, grounded, and real.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Build Confidence Through Body Language
How to Date Without Burning Out
How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection
How to Choose the Right Person, Not the Perfect One
How to Stop Choosing Emotionally Unavailable People
How to Be Honest About What You Want in LoveLove isn’t something that happens by accident, it’s something you learn to create with intention. Every experience, whether it leads to a spark or a lesson, brings you closer to understanding what you truly need and deserve.
With Love and Gratitude,
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Neuroscientist Emily McDonald: #1 Science-Based Hack to Rewire Your Brain to ACTUALLY Manifest the Life You Want
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
Do you believe the brain can be trained to manifest?
Do you think it’s more about mindset or action?
Today, Jay sits down with neuroscientist and creator Emily McDonald to explore how rewiring your brain can transform every area of your life. Emily shares how understanding the science behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can help you break free from cycles of fear, self-doubt, and procrastination. She explains that the brain’s natural instinct is to keep you safe, not help you grow, which is why so many people feel stuck even when they’re trying to move forward. Through relatable examples and neuroscience-backed tools, Emily reveals how awareness, intention, and identity shifts can create real and lasting change.
Jay and Emily dive into the psychology of motivation, discussing why we often delay the things we care about most and how “cheap dopamine” from social media and instant gratification keeps us from deeper fulfillment. Emily explains how to retrain your brain to crave long-term rewards, not quick hits of pleasure, and how to use self-compassion and small wins to build momentum. Together, she and Jay unpack the science of manifestation, why it’s not about wishing for things to happen but about wiring your brain to become a match for the life you want.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Rewire Your Brain for Change
How to Break Free from Feeling Stuck
How to Overcome Fear of Success
How to Stop Relying on Cheap Dopamine
How to Build Motivation Through Self-Reward
How to Attract Healthy Love by Becoming a Match for It
True transformation doesn’t happen overnight, it begins the moment you decide to understand yourself more deeply. When you learn how your mind works, you realize that every setback, fear, and doubt isn’t a failure, it’s simply your brain trying to protect you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Jay & Radhi Talk About the Pressure and Expectations Around Parenthood
1 november 2025 · 41 min
In this first episode of On Purpose with Radhi, Jay opens up a conversation many of us have faced but rarely unpack, being asked, “When are you having kids?” What seems like a casual question often carries a weight that touches on biology, cultural expectations, financial realities, and deeply personal struggles. Together, Jay and Radhi peel back the layers of why this question can feel so triggering, especially for women, and why the assumptions behind it often miss the heart of the matter.
They explore how family pressure, societal timelines, and even social media comparisons can make people feel like they’re “behind,” while statistics actually show that having children later in life has become the norm. From the challenges of IVF and miscarriages to the fear of balancing career and motherhood, Jay and Radhi shed light on the unspoken realities couples quietly carry. They remind us that true preparation for parenthood isn’t about perfect timing, it’s about awareness, acceptance, and readiness for change.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Handle Pressure About Having Kids
How to Prepare for the Real Changes of Parenthood
How to Know if You’re Ready for Children
How to Separate Society’s Timeline From Your Own
How to Support Friends Struggling With Fertility
The milestones that matter most are the ones that feel true to you, not the ones dictated by outside voices. Fulfillment is not found in comparison but in living with intention, compassion, and alignment to your own values.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:45 When Are You Going to Have Kids?
03:53 So, Do You Want to Have Kids?
07:57 Are You Prepared to Raise Kids?
12:31 A Different Mindset on Being a Parent
16:23 Delaying Parenthood Because of Financial Constraints
21:16 Parenthood Equates to Success
23:20 Can a Child Fix a Broken Relationship?
29:02 Are You Willing to Sacrifice Your Career to Become a Parent?
32:32 Live the Life You Want For Yourself
Episode Resources:
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7 Micro Habits That Will INSTANTLY Reset Your Mind & Boost Energy (Without Changing Your Whole Routine!)
31 oktober 2025 · 27 min
Do you have a quick way to reset when you’re overwhelmed?
What’s something you wish worked better when you try to reset?
Today, Jay introduces a simple yet powerful 7-Day Micro Habit Reset, a series of small, intentional habits to help you pause, realign, and begin again with a clear mind and a calm heart. If you’ve been feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected from your goals, Jay reminds us that meaningful change doesn’t come from completely reinventing your routine, it starts with the small, mindful shifts you make every day.
Each habit is grounded in science, simplicity, and self-awareness. Jay explores how small practices, like expressing gratitude, taking a moment to reflect, or even embracing brief moments of discomfort, such as a 20-second cold rinse, can reset your energy, shift your perspective, and build emotional resilience. From writing just one sentence in your journal to checking in with your “future self,” these micro habits help you reclaim the calm and clarity that stress often takes away. This episode is a gentle reminder to slow down, find balance in the chaos, and trust that it’s the small, consistent actions that create real, lasting change.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Reset Your Mind in 3 Breaths
How to Start Your Day Without Stress
How to Start Your Day with Clarity, Not Chaos
How to Create Calm When Life Feels Messy
How to Reclaim Time by Resetting Small Habits
Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It begins with the smallest steps, the quiet moments when you choose to breathe, observe, and reset instead of react.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 The 3-Breath Reset
07:05 Start Your Morning With Natural Light, Not Screens!
09:53 The 2… Lees meer -
Lori Gottlieb: Stop Mistaking Calm for Boring! (Follow THIS Simple Rule to Build REAL Love)
29 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
When was the last time you felt truly at ease with someone?
Do you feel that kind of ease often, or was it rare?
In this special live episode recorded at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Jay sits down with bestselling author and therapist Lori Gottlieb to explore the hidden dynamics that shape our relationships. Together, they unpack why so many of us feel the need to “perform” for love and how fear of rejection, perfectionism, and old emotional patterns can quietly erode connection. Lori shares how true intimacy begins with acceptance, not just of our partners, but of ourselves, and why showing up authentically is the only way to feel genuinely seen.
Through humor, warmth, and real audience interactions, Jay and Lori dive into topics like vulnerability, emotional safety, and the balance between “me time” and “we time.” They share how to stop trying to fix or control your partner, how to communicate without defensiveness, and how to build relationships rooted in curiosity and compassion instead of criticism.
This conversation is a reminder that love isn’t about finding someone who reads your mind, it’s about learning each other’s language, embracing imperfections, and creating a safe space where both people can grow.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stop Performing for Love
How to Create Emotional Safety in a Relationship
How to Let Your Partner Be Vulnerable
How to Build Connection Through Acceptance
How to Communicate Without Getting Defensive
How to Balance “Me Time” and “We Time”
How to Love Without Trying to Fix
Love is not a performance, it’s a practice. It’s built in the quiet moments when we choose to listen instead of defend, to understand instead of control, and to show up even when it feels uncomfortable. Every relationship, whether romantic or otherwise, becomes stronger when we replace judgment with curiosity and fear with honesty.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Dr. Sara Szal: Stop Ignoring What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You! (THESE Are the Hormone Signals You Can’t Afford to Miss!
27 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
Have you ever felt totally off but couldn’t explain why?
Did you ever figure out what was causing it?
Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained physician, researcher, and bestselling author, to dive into a topic that affects everyone but rarely gets the attention it deserves: hormones. Together, they break down what hormones really are, how stress and daily habits can throw them off balance, and why understanding these powerful chemical messengers can completely transform the way we think about health. Dr. Sara shares how simple changes, from better sleep and mindful eating to managing stress, can help reset your body’s natural rhythm in just a few days. This is a conversation that beautifully bridges science and self-awareness, revealing just how deeply our biology and emotions are connected.
Jay and Dr. Sara also explore one of today’s most misunderstood topics: women’s health and birth control. Dr. Sara explains how the pill, though widely used, can disrupt hormone balance, increase inflammation, and even affect fertility, insights many women never hear about. She breaks down what’s really happening inside the body and offers practical ways to restore balance through nutrition, testing, and natural alternatives. Together, they also discuss how emotional stress and relationships deeply influence hormonal health, and why learning to understand and manage your body’s signals is one of the most empowering steps you can take for your well-being.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
How to Manage Stress and Lower Cortisol
How to Reset Your Body in Just 3 Days
How to Heal Fatigue by Listening to Your Body
How to Transition Off Birth Control Safely
How to Support Fertility and Hormone Health
How to Regulate Before You React
When you slow down, nourish yourself, and make small, consistent changes, you create space for balance to return. Health isn’t about perfection or control; it’s about awareness, alignment, … Lees meer -
Constantly Overthinking or Doubting Yourself? (Do THIS 5-Minute Reset to Break Your Negative Spiral!)
24 oktober 2025 · 31 min
Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts?
What do you usually overthink about?
Today, Jay explores one of the most powerful, yet regularly overlooked, conversations we have every day: the one we have with ourselves. Too often, we become our own harshest critics, speaking to ourselves in ways we’d never speak to a friend. Jay reveals how self-criticism can disguise itself as control or accountability, when in truth, it’s a subtle form of self-sabotage that quietly erodes our confidence, creativity, and motivation.
Jay reminds us that rest and reflection aren’t signs of weakness, they’re essential parts of real growth. He explains that progress is never a straight line, and that falling back, slowing down, or taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it simply means you’re human. His message is a gentle yet powerful invitation to stop tearing yourself down and start lifting yourself up, to trade shame for accountability, criticism for compassion, and restlessness for stillness. Through his words, Jay offers more than advice, he shares a roadmap for healing your relationship with yourself, embracing imperfection with grace, and finding peace in the quiet strength of self-acceptance.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
How to Talk to Yourself Like a Friend
How to Rewire Your Brain for Positivity
How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty
How to Stop Letting Negativity Control You
Healing begins the moment you choose kindness over criticism. Every mistake, setback, or pause is not the end of the journey, it’s part of becoming who you’re meant to be.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
01:02 Is Your inner Voice Blocking You?
02:16 #1: Self Criticism is Self Sabotage
06:32 #2: Negative Sel… Lees meer -
Jay’s Must-Listens: Marriage Isn’t About Finding “The One” (5 Truths Every Couple Needs to Hear Before Marriage!)
22 oktober 2025 · 57 min
How do you know when you’re ready to commit?
Do you think love alone is enough?
Marriage isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. It’s the ongoing choice to show up, grow, and recommit to each other through every season of change. In this special compilation, Jay brings together powerful insights from Jada Pinkett Smith, relationship coach Sadia Khan, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, and his own reflections with Radhi. Together, they explore how lasting love isn’t built on fleeting chemistry, but on emotional resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to evolve, side by side.
Jada shares how marriage can be a spiritual journey, where your partner reflects both your light and your flaws, guiding you toward unconditional love and deeper healing. Sadia reveals the often-overlooked truths about infidelity, self-control, and discipline, reminding us that love cannot thrive without trust. Lori highlights the power of honest communication, from setting boundaries with in-laws to having the tough conversations about money, marriage, and children before it’s too late.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Build Emotional Resilience in Marriage
How to Heal and Grow Through Partnership
How to Spot Signs of Emotional Distance
How to Create Space for Emotional Openness
How to Recommit as Your Partner Evolves
Every relationship faces challenges, but those moments can become powerful opportunities for growth when met with compassion and openness. The true beauty of love lies in the willingness to listen, to learn, and to keep building something real, together.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:28 The Cornerstone of Family Life
03:58 When Divorce Feels Like the Only Option
08:44 The Power of Uncon… Lees meer -
Quinlan Walther: Stop Chasing Love Just Because You’re Lonely! (Do THIS to Attract the RIGHT Relationship)
20 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
Have you ever stayed in a relationship just to avoid being alone?
Did staying make you feel better or worse over time?
Today, Jay sits down with writer and relationship coach Quinlan Walther to explore what it truly means to build healthy, lasting relationships. Quinlan, known for her viral reflections on love and self-trust, explains the difference between wanting a relationship and being ready for one. She compares it to grocery shopping when you’re hungry, a reminder that desperation often drives us to make poor emotional choices. Together, they explore how self-awareness, emotional safety, and self-trust form the foundation for a genuine connection. Quinlan introduces her “Four C’s of Self-Trust”: curiosity, capacity, compassion, and commitment, a framework for strengthening one’s relationship with the self before seeking partnership.
Jay and Quinlan confront the hard truths about modern love, how expectations, attachment wounds, and emotional burnout often distort our perception of what love should feel like. They explore the difference between chemistry and compatibility, reminding listeners that while excitement can spark a connection, it’s shared values and emotional maturity that sustain it. Quinlan emphasizes that relationships are not meant to fill our emptiness but to reflect our growth. Through stories and practical wisdom, she explains how the healthiest relationships allow space for vulnerability, accountability, and change, rather than perfection. Jay reflects on his own marriage, highlighting how communication, patience, and self-reflection create emotional safety and deepen love over time.
In his interview, you'll learn:
How to Know If You’re Ready for Love
How to Build Self-Trust Before Dating
How to Create Emotional Safety in Relationships
How to Tell Chemistry from Compatibility
How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt
How to Heal After a Breakup
How to Stop Repeating Unhealthy Patterns
How to Grow Together Without Losing Yourself
Real connection is… Lees meer -
You’re Manifesting Wrong! Follow THIS 3-Step Alignment Formula That Actually Works (This is Life Changing!)
17 oktober 2025 · 26 min
Do you believe in manifestation?
What are you currently manifesting?
Manifestation isn’t about magic, shortcuts, or wishing something into existence, it’s about clarity, belief, and intentional action. In today’s episode, Jay unpacks the biggest myths around manifestation and explains why vision boards, affirmations, and journaling alone often leave us feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Instead, he shows us how to set clear goals, pair affirmations with real action, and create systems that actually move us forward.
Through practical steps and powerful research, Jay reshapes our understanding of manifestation, not as wishful thinking, but as the alignment of our thoughts, words, and actions. He reveals why positivity without effort quickly falls flat, how struggle signals growth rather than failure, and why surrender can be an act of wisdom instead of passivity. Jay shows us how to actively create the life we imagine. Whether your pursuit is abundance, purpose, or simply the courage to take the next step, he reminds us that manifestation isn’t about waiting for the universe to deliver, it’s about showing up ready, prepared, and fully present for the opportunities ahead.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Set Clear Goals for Manifestation
How to Pair Affirmations with Daily Action
How to Break Big Dreams into Small Steps
How to Turn Desire Into Direction
How to Value Growth Over Outcome
Growth is rarely smooth or instant, but it’s always possible when you stay committed to the process. Keep showing up with clarity, with consistency, and courage, because the life you dream of is created one intentional choice at a time.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:50 What is Manifestation?
01:52 Myth… Lees meer -
Judd Apatow: Fear of Rejection Holding You Back? THIS Trick Will Silence the Inner Critic & Help You Feel Confident to Create
15 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 53 min
What does rejection feel like to you?
What do you usually do to move past that feeling?
Today, Jay sits down with legendary filmmaker and comedian Judd Apatow for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation on life, creativity, and resilience. Known for shaping modern comedy with films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up, Judd opens up about the struggles behind the success, sharing how self-doubt, early failures, and rejection shaped him into the storyteller he is today. He reflects on the power of mentorship, the lessons he learned from icons like Gary Shandling, and why finding your voice often requires patience, humility, and a willingness to fail forward.
Together, Jay and Judd explore how comedy can be both healing and revealing, born not just out of joy but often out of pain. Judd talks about the risks he took, the creative experiments that didn’t work, and how those “failures” became stepping stones toward lasting impact. He reveals how therapy, mindfulness, and even family dynamics have influenced his work, and why the most meaningful measure of success is not box office numbers, but whether your work truly connects with people.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Find Your Creative Voice
How to Balance Ambition with Presence
How to Use Mentorship to Grow
How to Push Through Self-Doubt
How to Create With Authenticity
How to Learn From Rejection
How to Protect Your Flow State
The setbacks you face today can become the foundation of your greatest breakthroughs tomorrow. Stay patient with the process, stay true to yourself, and keep moving forward with faith that your story has meaning and impact waiting to unfold.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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00:00 Intro
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MALALA: The Story The World Hasn’t Heard Until Now
13 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 55 min
Today, Jay sits down with Malala Yousafzai to uncover the woman behind the global symbol of courage and education. From the very start, Jay sets the tone with an intention rooted in empathy, to help people not just know Malala, but understand her. Together, they revisit her extraordinary journey, from growing up in Pakistan’s Swat Valley under Taliban rule to surviving an assassination attempt at fifteen. Malala shares what it was like to wake up in a hospital far from home, and how she slowly began to realize that the world had already decided who she was before she could decide for herself.
As the conversation unfolds, Malala opens up about the emotional aftermath of her survival, the years spent trying to live up to the image of bravery the world created for her while quietly struggling with fear, trauma, and loneliness. She reflects on how therapy helped her begin to process the pain she had long suppressed, and how rediscovering humor, friendship, and love became essential parts of her healing. Malala also talks about her marriage, her insecurities after the attack, and the importance of learning to love herself before fully believing that someone else could. Her honesty reveals a side rarely seen, that even those who inspire millions still wrestle with doubt and self-acceptance.
Malala and Jay explore what courage truly means, not as a public act of heroism, but as a quiet, daily choice to keep going. She reflects on her mission to ensure education for every girl, the ongoing fight for women’s rights in Afghanistan, and how real change begins with local voices and global solidarity. Through her words, Malala reminds us that strength and softness can coexist, that healing is never linear, and that every person has the power to turn pain into purpose.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Brave When You’re Afraid
How to Heal From Trauma With Time and Therapy
How to Find Yourself Beyond What the World Expects
How to Rebuild Confidence After Losing It
How … Lees meer -
Feel Behind in Your Career, Relationship or Life? THIS Is the Episode You Need To Stop Comparing Yourself
10 oktober 2025 · 26 min
Do you ever feel behind in life?
What are you comparing yourself to?
Today, Jay shares a powerful reminder for anyone who feels like they’re behind in life. Maybe you’re comparing your career path to a friend’s promotion, your relationship status to someone’s engagement photos, or your lifestyle to highlight reels on social media. Jay explains how natural it is to feel this way, especially after school, when the timelines that once kept us moving together begin to split apart. Drawing on social comparison theory, he shows how easily our self-worth can become tied to where others seem to be, instead of honoring the unique path we’re on.
Jay reframes the idea of being “behind,” not as a failure but an essential part of growth. Through psychology and real-life examples, he emphasizes that endings matter more than beginnings, and that setbacks are not signs of weakness, but proof that we’re actively building resilience. He challenges our attachment to comfort, which can quietly keep us stuck, and reminds us that what feels like delay is really unseen preparation for the skills and foundations that lead to future success. Jay shifts how we measure progress, from chasing empty wins to recognizing that grit matters more than perfection.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Redefine Success on Your Timeline
How to Recognize False Progress in Others
How to See Struggle as Strength
How to Turn Setbacks into Resilience
How to Trust That You’re Not Late
The struggles you face today are shaping your resilience, your wisdom, and your strength for tomorrow. You are not late, you are not lost, you are simply on your own timeline.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Do You Feel Behind in Life?
02:37… Lees meer -
Celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma: Stop Stress Before It Becomes Disease! (Do THIS Before Every Meal)
8 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
How do you usually deal with stress?
Does it help you feel better, or just distract you for a while?
Today, Jay welcomes globally recognized nutritionist and corporate wellness strategist Mona Sharma to share her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing. Mona opens up about her personal health struggles; two heart surgeries, chronic stress, and years of misalignment, that ultimately led her to rediscover the healing practices she grew up with in the ashram. Mona explains how returning to yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nutrition helped her reclaim her health and purpose, transforming her pain into a mission to guide others toward vitality.
Together, Jay and Mona explore how true wellness goes beyond diets and quick fixes. Mona emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, teaching us that healing requires nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and holistic nourishment. They discuss the link between stress and disease, how lifestyle choices shape gut health, and why our beliefs about our bodies matter just as much as the food we eat. Mona shares practical tools, from mindful eating and breathwork to habit stacking and visualization, that help people align with their deepest values while supporting long-term health.
The conversation also highlights how modern science is finally catching up with ancient wisdom. Mona stresses the power of integrating Western medicine with Eastern practices to create a more complete vision of health.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Heal by Finding the Root Cause
How to Regulate Your Nervous System Daily
How to Transform Stress Into Resilience
How to Build Healing Rituals That Last
How to Improve Digestion Through Mindful Eating
How to Start Your Day Without Sugar and Coffee
How to Optimize Sleep for Deep Restoration
True healing begins when we stop searching for quick fixes and start honoring the wisdom of our own bodies. Every symptom, every craving, every re… Lees meer -
CARDI B: Overcoming Depression, Blocking Out the Hate & Owning Your Power
6 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
What’s the hardest part about letting go?
What helped you start healing after that?
Today, Jay sits down with Grammy Award–winning artist Cardi B for a rare and intimate conversation that reveals the woman behind the spotlight. From an early age, Cardi carried big dreams and an unshakable belief that she was meant for more. She opens up about the quiet moments she spent planning her future, the determination that pushed her beyond the challenges of her upbringing, and the resilience that continues to drive her today. Cardi reflects on how those experiences not only fueled her success but also shaped her greatest mission, creating a better life for her children.
Together, Jay and Cardi dive into the complex balance between success and struggle, from the weight of constant scrutiny to her most vulnerable battles with depression and the pain of being misunderstood. Cardi opens up about the loneliness she’s faced, the toll of public criticism, and how she found the strength to rise again when life felt overwhelming. Cardi reflects on the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, the values she’s determined to instill in her children, and why building independence has been the key to protecting everything she’s worked so hard for.
Cardi also shares how her unwavering faith and deep connection with God have been the foundation of her resilience. She reminds us that real strength isn’t found in perfection, but in the decision to rise after every setback, to hold onto hope when the world doubts you, and to keep working relentlessly toward the life you envision.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Strong Through Criticism
How to Keep Your Mental Health in Check
How to Balance Motherhood and Career
How to Find Your True Calling
How to Break Free From Your Environment
How to Use Faith to Overcome Struggles
How to Keep Working When Life Gets Hard
Every setback is an invitation to grow, every criticism a chance to reaffirm your worth, and every season of struggle … Lees meer -
Exhausted From Being a People Pleaser? Use THIS 0–10 Rule to Say “No” Without Guilt
3 oktober 2025 · 47 min
Do you say yes too often?
When was the last time you said no?
In this special live episode recorded at an iHeart event in New York City, Jay Shetty reflects on his journey from speaking to empty rooms to sharing ancient wisdom with millions around the world. He reveals how reframing adversity helps us face life’s “first arrows” without adding the extra pain of self-criticism, and the daily practices that keep him grounded through challenge. With powerful stories, from a Navy SEAL finding purpose through On Purpose while on deployment, to a young cheerleader who radiates joy despite paralysis, Jay shows how resilience and perspective can transform even our hardest moments into sources of strength and growth.
Jay breaks down what it really means to make “wisdom go viral” and why presence, not time, is the key to deeper connection. He shares the courage it takes to say no to protect your energy, how to keep your soul at the center in an AI-driven world, and the creativity that unlocks when seeing life through childlike eyes. This episode is your reminder to slow down, live with purpose, and let curiosity lead you toward greater connection and fulfillment.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
How to Reframe Adversity
How to Build Confidence from Hard Times
How to Protect Your Energy in Service
How to Say No Without Guilt
How to Think With Childlike Creativity
When we pause to reflect, reconnect with what truly matters, and choose to act with purpose, we not only uplift ourselves, we inspire others to do the same. Keep leaning into curiosity, resilience, and compassion, and you’ll find that the path ahead holds far more possibility than limitation.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:48 It St… Lees meer -
Jay’s Must-Listens: Are You Still Holding Onto Childhood Trauma? (Follow 3 Steps & FINALLY Heal) Ft. Gabor Mate & Oprah Winfrey
1 oktober 2025 · 43 min
Is there something from childhood you still carry?
How do you think it still affects you today?
In this special compilation episode of On Purpose, Jay revisits some of the most transformative conversations on trauma, healing, and resilience. Featuring insights from Dr. Gabor Maté, John Legend, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Bruce Perry, and Anitta, Jay uncovers how unaddressed wounds can quietly shape the way we live, and more importantly, how we can begin the journey toward understanding, growth, and true healing.
From Dr. Gabor Maté’s wisdom on the unseen toll of suppressing our authentic selves, to John Legend’s candid reflections on grief and loss, each conversation uncovers a unique layer of what it means to hold pain and still pursue growth. Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry invite us to shift the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What happened to me?”—a powerful reframe that transforms shame into compassion. Anita’s story of releasing inherited fears reminds us that even generational wounds can heal when we bring them into the light.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Recognize Hidden Trauma
How to Grieve Without Losing Connection
How to Reframe “What’s Wrong” Into “What Happened”
How to Understand the Impact of Childhood Neglect
How to Transform Inherited Fears Into Strength
How to Begin Healing Through Awareness
Healing is never a straight line, but every step you take toward understanding yourself is a step toward freedom. When you give yourself permission to feel, reflect, and release, you begin to transform what once held you back into a source of strength to move forward.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Choosing the Pain That Frees You
05:55 Free Yourself from Outsid… Lees meer -
MADONNA: For the First Time Ever
29 september 2025 · 2 uur 21 min
How do you find peace daily?
What keeps you going in hard times?
Today, Jay sits down with Madonna for a rare and intimate conversation that goes beyond her iconic career into the spiritual foundation that has carried her through life’s greatest challenges. For nearly 30 years, Madonna has walked a spiritual path that has shaped her resilience, fueled her creativity, and defined her sense of purpose. Madonna opens up about what first drew her to seek deeper meaning, the practices that became her lifeline, and why she believes spirituality has been the true key to her strength, longevity, and fulfillment.
Together, Jay and Madonna dive into themes of transformation, the search for meaning in suffering, the freedom that comes with radical acceptance, and the power of forgiveness to heal our deepest wounds. Madonna shares the moments that tested her most, from loss and betrayal to near-death experiences, and how each challenge became an opening for growth when she chose to see it through the lens of purpose rather than punishment.
In the second half of the conversation, Jay and Madonna are joined by her longtime Kabbalah teacher, Eitan, for a powerful exploration of spiritual wisdom in action. They discuss why our struggles and inner battles are essential for growth, and how to reframe challenges as opportunities to reveal greater light. Eitan offers practical tools, from pausing and embracing discomfort to practicing “certainty beyond logic,” to help us find strength in life’s most difficult moments.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Build a Spiritual Practice
How to Find Meaning in Suffering
How to Escape the Victim Mentality
How to Practice Radical Acceptance
How to Forgive and Let Go
How to Manifest with Consciousness
How to Teach Kids Spiritual Awareness
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
How to Discover Your Soul’s Purpose
Every one of us will face moments of doubt, loss, or uncertainty, but those moments are not the end of our story, they are invita… Lees meer -
Tired of One-Sided Friendships? (6 Signs to Know When To Walk Away)
26 september 2025 · 30 min
Have you ever felt taken for granted by a friend?
Do you find yourself always making the effort?
Today, Jay dives into the delicate line between real and fake friendships, revealing the subtle cues that help us identify who truly has our best interests at heart. He explains that genuine friends honor your boundaries, celebrate your authenticity, and encourage your growth, while superficial friends may pressure you into compliance, keep score, gossip, or feel threatened by your success. Drawing on psychological insights around attachment styles, envy, and social debt, Jay highlights how friendship dynamics are less about labeling people as good or bad, and more about recognizing behaviors that either uplift or drain us.
Jay reminds us that true friendship is grounded in honesty, generosity, and shared growth. Real friends don’t keep score, they celebrate your wins as their own and stand beside you through every change. Most importantly, Jay challenges us to reflect on how we show up for others, emphasizing that being a genuine friend requires patience, compassion, and courage. This conversation isn’t just about recognizing fake friends; it’s about becoming the kind of friend who makes others feel seen, valued, and safe.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Spot a Fake Friend
How to Protect Your Boundaries
How to Handle Envy in Friendships
How to Know If You’re “Too Much” or “Not Enough”
How to Build Friendships That Grow With You
How to Be a Real Friend
When we surround ourselves with people who celebrate our growth, and choose to show up for others in the same way, we build friendships that not only endure but also bring out the best in who we are meant to become.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
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EMMA WATSON EXCLUSIVE: The Story She Has Not Shared Until Now
24 september 2025 · 2 uur 44 min
Do you think fame makes people happy?
Would you give up money for peace of mind?
Today, Jay sits down with Emma Watson, actress, activist, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, for a rare and deeply personal conversation. Beloved around the world as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma has since become a powerful voice for gender equality and sustainability. In this exclusive interview, Emma reflects on her decision to step away from Hollywood and shares how time for study and self-discovery has allowed her to redefine success, find fulfillment, and reclaim her voice.
Emma shares the challenges of growing up in the public eye, carrying enormous responsibility from such a young age, and the courage it took to step back from a thriving career to prioritize her health and personal growth. She reflects on how fame blurred the lines between who she was and the roles she played, and how learning to embrace vulnerability, discomfort, and imperfection has become central to her growth.
Together, Jay and Emma explore the power of speaking truth with kindness, the importance of creating art from personal experience, and why building authentic relationships rooted in honesty and care matters more than any external achievement.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Be Honest With Yourself
How to Learn From Discomfort
How to Embrace Failure as a Starting Point
How to Separate Who You Are From What You Do
How to Build Truly Supportive Friendships
How to Step Away While Staying True to Yourself
How to Speak Truth With Kindness
How to Live Aligned With Your Values
Every day is a chance to pause, return to what matters most, and take even the smallest step toward living with honesty and purpose. You’re allowed to evolve, to begin again, and to create a life that feels whole and meaningful, one choice, one conversation, one truth at a time.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Dr. K: Feeling Lost in Your 20s or 30s? (THIS Mindset Shift Will Help You Find Direction & Purpose)
22 september 2025 · 2 uur 8 min
Do you ever feel lost?
What usually helps you find your way back?
Today, Jay sits down with @HealthyGamerGG (Dr. K), psychiatrist, meditation teacher, and author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, for an eye-opening conversation about why so many young people feel lost and disconnected in today’s world. Together, they uncover the hidden struggles millions face: loneliness, confusion, and the constant pressure of feeling “behind in life,” even when everything looks fine on the outside. Dr. K shares how shifting milestones and rising societal pressures have fueled an epidemic of uncertainty, leaving many to question their worth, direction, and identity.
Together, Jay and Dr. examine how ego, technology, and external expectations shape the way we see ourselves. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and Eastern philosophy, Dr. K explains how the constant search for validation traps us in cycles of comparison and self-criticism. He offers practical tools for breaking free, learning to tell the difference between “thinking about yourself” and truly “paying attention to yourself,” observing emotions without attaching heavy meaning to them, and discovering peace in stillness. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the way out of overwhelm isn’t found in doing or achieving more, but in cultivating clarity and connection within.
They dive into the challenges of masculinity, purpose, relationships, and the many forms of modern addiction, from pornography to overwork. Dr. K emphasizes that true healing begins with embracing discomfort, processing the emotions we’ve long avoided, and choosing our own values rather than living by society’s script.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Overcome a Quarter-Life Crisis
How to Tell The Difference Between Identity and Identification
How to Stop Feeling Behind in Life
How to Pay Attention Instead of Overthinking
How to Quiet the Ego’s Voice
How to Process Painful Emotions Safely
How to Build Healthier Relationships with Boundarie… Lees meer -
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Turned 30
19 september 2025 · 36 min
What’s the biggest shift you wish you’d made sooner?
What advice would you give your younger self before 30?
In this special reflection, Jay opens up about the lessons he wishes he’d known before turning 30, insights that could have spared him time, energy, and unnecessary stress. Now, at 38, he shares eight counterintuitive truths from psychology and human behavior that have reshaped the way he lives, loves, and works.
From realizing that people think about us far less than we imagine, to understanding that burnout comes more from a lack of meaning than from long hours, Jay invites us to reexamine the subtle habits and hidden fears that quietly drain our lives.
These aren’t just ideas, they’re practical tools to help you stop overthinking, release old fears, and make choices that align with the life you truly want.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Rely on Discipline Over Motivation
How to See Most Fears as Echoes of the Past
How to Use Belonging to Fuel Lasting Change
How to Prevent Burnout by Finding Meaning
How to Stop Your Brain From Distorting the Future
Growth isn’t about waiting for the “right” moment—it’s about shifting how we see ourselves and the choices we make daily. The lessons Jay shares are powerful reminders that every season, good or bad, is temporary, and that true peace comes from living a life of meaning, not perfection.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Are They Really Thinking About You?
04:26 Being Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive
07:33 Depth Over Breadth
11:04 Discipline Is Easier Than Motivation
14:14 Fear Is Just the Past on Repeat
18:27 You Are Who You Surround Yourself With
23:14 Are You Experiencing Burnout?
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Lilly Singh: Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to Everyone Else! (#1 Mindset Shift to Build REAL Confidence & Self-Worth)
17 september 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Do you feel like you need to prove yourself?
Who do you think you’re trying to impress?
Today, Jay sits down with his close friend Lilly Singh for a transformative and deeply honest in-person conversation at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Known for being a trailblazer in digital media and late-night television, Lilly reflects on the hidden challenges behind being “the first”, from navigating cultural expectations to battling loneliness and self-doubt. Lilly shares how much of her early success was driven by the need to prove her worth to others, and how she is now shifting toward proving herself right instead of chasing outside validation.
Together, Jay and Lilly explore the inner voices we all carry, from the critic to the voice of compassion, emphasizing the importance of practicing daily self-care to balance high standards with grace. Lilly shares her personal rituals such as journaling, naming her inner voices, and reframing failure as growth, while Jay emphasizes the transformative power of reflecting on the past as proof of resilience. Together, they remind us that even in moments of pressure and imperfection, we are not defined by our accomplishments but by the person we are becoming.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Turn Failure Into Growth
How to Quiet Your Inner Critic
How to Practice Daily Self-Compassion
How to Live with Your Inner Voices
How to Stop Chasing Outside Validation
Every challenge you’ve faced so far has proven that you are stronger than you think, and every step forward is a reminder that you are capable of creating a life that feels true to you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Growing Up Without Options
09:28 Realizing You Always Have a Choice
17:37 Committing to a Life of Growth
19:01 Learning to Stop Self-Blame
21:56 Breaking Free from Unrealistic Standards
27:55 Why Good Enough Is Enough
31:26 Living Alongside Self-Criticism
36:47 You Are More Than What You Do
41:32 Finding Streng… Lees meer -
Harvard Psychologist Matthew Nock: 20% of People Experience Suicidal Thoughts! (Spot the Signs and Ask THESE Questions That Could Save a Life)
15 september 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Trigger Warning: Suicide & Self-Harm
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (U.S.) or contact your local emergency services.
Have you been feeling down lately?
What’s been weighing on you the most?
Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Matthew Nock, Harvard psychologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on suicide prevention, to unpack one of the most urgent and misunderstood issues of our time. Together, they dismantle common myths about suicide, revealing that it’s rarely about wanting life to end, but more often about escaping overwhelming pain. Drawing on decades of groundbreaking research, Matthew explains how suicidal thoughts take shape, why they don’t always lead to action, and how depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and social disconnection can shape someone’s experience.
Jay and Matthew also look at how culture, gender, and age shape risk, uncovering why men are more likely to die by suicide, why adolescence is such a vulnerable stage, and how isolation later in life can intensify struggle. They examine the double edge of technology and AI, from the dangers of online bullying to the hopeful potential tools that can predict when someone may be most at risk. The conversation underscores the lifesaving power of open dialogue, especially between parents and children, while dispelling the myth that asking about suicide will put the idea in someone’s mind.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Talk About Suicide Without Fear
How to Support a Friend in Crisis
How to Spot Risk Factors in Adolescents
How to Create a Safety Plan at Home
How to Use Technology Safely for Mental Health
How to Break the Stigma Around Suicide
How to Strengthen Hope and Connection
You are not alone, and your presence in this world carries more value than you may realize. Hold on to hope, and know that even in the darkest moments, there are pathways toward light, growth, and renewal.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:13 Why Mental … Lees meer -
Give Me 30 Minutes and You Will Never Struggle With a Decision Again
12 september 2025 · 27 min
Do you find it hard to decide?
What usually makes it hard for you?
Today, Jay dives into two of the biggest roadblocks that keep us from living the life we want: overthinking and procrastination. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on a decision for weeks, second-guessing every choice, or waiting for the “perfect” moment to act, you’re not alone. Jay reminds us that chasing absolute certainty, readiness, or approval often leaves us standing still. The reality is, confidence comes from taking action, not the other way around, and real transformation rarely feels comfortable.
Jay breaks down the seven steps to making smarter, faster, and more aligned decisions. You’ll learn to protect your mental energy by reducing decision fatigue, sort decisions so you stop treating small choices like life-or-death moments, and learn to trust your emotions before engaging logic. Jay introduces practical tools like the 10/10/10 game to shift your focus from short-term impulses to long-term clarity, regret simulations that guide you to choose integrity over fear, and identity questions that align your decisions with the person you want to become. Above all, Jay shows that the quickest way to reduce anxiety is not certainty, but action.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Clear the Mental Clutter to Make Better Decisions
How to Tell the Difference Between Big & Small Decisions
How to Trust Your First Instinct Without Regret
How to Stop Letting Fear Make Your Choices
How to Stop Hesitating and Start Moving Forward
No matter what decision is weighing on you right now, remember this: indecision is still a decision, and staying stuck costs more than trying and getting it wrong. Take the next step, not when you’re ready, but so you can be ready.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Stop Overthinking, C… Lees meer -
US OPEN CHAMPION Aryna Sabalenka EXCLUSIVE: Transforming Doubt, Pressure & Loss into HUGE Success
10 september 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
How do you usually handle self-doubt?
How do you find your confidence again?
Today, Jay welcomes two-time U.S. Open Champion Aryna Sabalenka just days after her incredible victory. Aryna opens up about what it truly feels like to lift the trophy again, not only as a moment of triumph, but as a deep release after seasons of heartbreak and near misses. She reflects on the sting of falling short in Grand Slam finals and the heavy weight of being labeled the favorite, sharing how those setbacks forced her to grow into a calmer, more emotionally balanced competitor. Aryna’s honesty about pain, pressure, and resilience gives a rare glimpse into the mindset of a true champion.
The conversation dives deep into the mental battles that shape elite performances. Aryna opens up about her relationship with nerves, the self-talk that carries her through the grind of a Grand Slam, and the inner dialogue she’s learned to trust. Rather than resisting fear or doubt, she has learned to accept them, turning vulnerability into strength. Aryna also highlights the critical role of gratitude, choosing to see the pressure of competition as a privilege rather than a burden. Through stories of her father’s encouragement and his lasting influence, Aryna illustrates how her drive is not only for personal success, but also to honor his legacy.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Use Self-Talk to Stay Focused
How to Celebrate Your Wins Without Guilt
How to Balance Pressure With Gratitude
How to Keep Showing Up When It’s Hard
How to Surround Yourself With the Right People
How to Build Confidence Step by Step
Success isn’t only about reaching the finish line, it’s about the discipline of showing up, the courage to keep going when it’s difficult, and the willingness to celebrate even the small wins along the way.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:56 How Does It Feel To Win… Again?
01:46 Toughest Moments Up to This Point
02:31 Lessons Learned From Defeat
05:19 P… Lees meer -
Codie Sanchez: This is How You Get Rich off Your Normal Salary! (Use THIS Easy Formula to Build REAL Wealth NOW)
8 september 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
How do you track your spending?
What’s the easiest way for you to save money?
Today, Jay welcomes back Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, to share the mindset shifts needed to thrive financially in today’s world. Codie explains why renting can sometimes be the smarter move, how to negotiate with confidence, and why mastering the language of money, from credit scores to strategic debt, is essential before you can build real wealth. Together, Jay and Codie debunk the myths of financial literacy, showing that clarity and confidence matter far more than complicated strategies.
This conversation takes an honest look at what it really takes to make money in a tough economy, whether that’s launching a side hustle without quitting your job or spotting opportunities that others overlook when markets are down. Codie highlights that building wealth isn’t about chasing trends or quick wins, but about making disciplined decisions, managing risk with intention, and turning problems into possibilities. Together, Jay and Codie also discuss how to grow within your career by understanding your true value, negotiating with confidence, and recognizing that profit and purpose don’t have to compete, they can align in practical, meaningful ways.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Negotiate Your Rent and Save More
How to Use Credit the Right Way to Build Wealth
How to Start a Business With Little to No Money
How to Keep Your Job and Still Grow a Side Hustle
How to Turn Problems Into Profitable Opportunities
How to Talk About Money in Relationships
How to Invest Your First $1,000 Wisely
Growth doesn’t come from getting everything right, it comes from learning, experimenting, and treating challenges as opportunities. With curiosity and courage, even problems can become stepping stones forward.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:03 The Best Time to Build Wealth
05:26 Should People Own Homes Anymore?
06:21 Are You F… Lees meer -
10 Life Changing Lessons I Learned in The Last 12 Months (Birthday Special!)
5 september 2025 · 40 min
What’s the biggest lesson you learned this year?
What advice would you give yourself a year ago?
In this special birthday reflection, Jay opens up about the most meaningful lessons he’s learned over the past year. Rather than focusing on milestones or achievements, he dives into the deeper truths that shape how we love, pay attention, and grow within. From realizing that overhelping can sometimes hold others back, to seeing how saying “no” can be one of the most honest forms of respect, Jay invites us to rethink the way we set boundaries, show compassion, and care for ourselves and others.
Jay reminds us that real wealth isn’t measured in material success, but in how we direct our attention, and how often we waste it on distractions, resentment, or things we can’t control. He explains how fulfillment comes from aligning our choices with our values, letting go of envy and ego, and prioritizing kindness over recognition. Jay also shares why people change more when they feel understood than when they’re corrected, and why the endings of our experiences often matter more than the beginnings.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Say No With Confidence
How to Align Success With Your Values
How to Let Go of Ego and Envy
How to Learn From People Who Frustrate You
How to Listen Instead of Correct
Growth is not about perfection, it’s about choosing small, intentional steps each day that move you closer to the life you truly want. The lessons we learn through mistakes, struggles, and reflections are not setbacks, but stepping stones that shape our strength and clarity.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:19 10 Lessons I’ve Learned Over the Past Year
02:34 Lesson #1: Helping Less Can Actually Help… Lees meer -
Jared Freid & Jordana Abraham: Dating App Burnout? Do THIS 30-Day Challenge to Stop Wasting Time and FINALLY Meet the Right Person
3 september 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Are you making time for the kind of love you want?
Do you feel like you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns?
Today, Jay welcomes Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham, hosts of the hit dating podcast U Up?, for a candid, lighthearted look at modern love. Together with Jay, they unpack why dating feels tougher than ever, from app burnout to myths about what it means to be “dateable,” and how negativity online makes the process feel heavier than it is. Instead of rigid rules, they offer a mindset shift: lead with curiosity, keep your attitude light, and build on a life you already love, not one you expect someone else to complete.
The conversation dives deeper into the nuances of attraction, commitment, and the subtle ways we self-sabotage. Jared shares how men often end relationships early, not out of rejection, but out of fear of responsibility and the lure of endless options. Jordana, emphasizes how mindset is 70% of dating, and how showing up fulfilled and confident makes you more magnetic than trying to “fit” someone else’s ideal. Together they discuss the unrealistic pressures of the social media highlight reel and how that can warp expectations and undermine authentic connections.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Date Without the Negativity
How to Be the Best Version of Yourself on a Date
How to Turn Confusion Into Clear Boundaries
How to Avoid Self-Sabotaging in Relationships
How to Stay Grounded Amid Social Media Comparisons
How to Build Confidence by Building a Full Life Outside Dating
The most powerful shift you can make is choosing to approach love with openness, positivity, and confidence in your own worth. When you lead with curiosity instead of fear, with joy instead of judgment, you not only create better connections, but you also become more grounded in who you are.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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Tamsen Fadal: You Are Not Going Crazy… Your Hormones Are Changing! (THIS is the GUIDE to Navigate Menopause & Take Back Control of Your Mind, Body & Life)
1 september 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Have you noticed changes in your sleep?
Do you sometimes feel more anxious than usual?
Today, Jay sits down with Emmy award–winning journalist and bestselling author Tamsen Fadal to open up one of the most overlooked conversations in health and wellness: menopause. Tamsen shares her personal journey of confusion, discovery, and advocacy, breaking down why menopause has been shrouded in taboo for so long and how it impacts not just women’s bodies, but their emotions, relationships, and careers.
Together, they explore the often-hidden symptoms of perimenopause, from brain fog and anxiety to disrupted sleep and loss of confidence, and how these challenges spill over into every aspect of life. Tamsen explains the science behind the hormonal shifts, debunks the biggest myths, and reveals practical solutions, from lifestyle changes and stress management to hormone therapy and community support. Most importantly, she reminds women that their best years are not behind them, but ahead.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Spot Early Signs of Perimenopause
How to Differentiate Perimenopause from Menopause
How to Support Your Family Through Menopause
How to Build Healthy Midlife Habits
How to Find Community During Transition
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office
Every transition comes with challenges, but it also carries the possibility of growth, wisdom, and renewal. By breaking the silence, sharing our experiences, and embracing knowledge, we not only lighten the weight for ourselves but also create space for others to feel seen and understood.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Why Is Talking About Menopause Still So Taboo?
02:38 What Actually Happens to Your Body in Menopa… Lees meer -
The #1 Question to Ask Before You End a Relationship (THIS Episode Will Give You the Clarity You Have Been Looking For!)
29 augustus 2025 · 28 min
When was the last time you felt genuinely happy with your partner?
Do you feel more stressed or more at peace in your relationship?
Today, Jay dives into one of the most draining patterns in relationships: trying to change someone who isn’t ready to change. Whether it’s a partner, friend, or family member, we often convince ourselves that if we just love harder, give more, or push in the right way, they’ll finally become the version of themselves we know they could be. Jay reminds us, people don’t change because of our hopes, our timelines, or our pain, they change when they’re ready and when the cost of staying the same finally outweighs the cost of growth.
Jay dives into the psychology of why we hold on to someone’s potential, even when their actions show otherwise, often rooted in our own unmet needs or fear of being alone. He reminds us that the clearest way to see reality is to believe what people do, not what they say, and that patterns, not promises, reveal who someone truly is right now. Jay also challenges the belief that trying to change someone is an act of love, showing how it’s more often a form of control that keeps us from confronting our own discomfort.
You’ll learn how to practice radical acceptance, not as giving up, but as an act of respect for yourself and the other person. Jay reveals why the most loving choice is sometimes to step back or let go entirely, showing that real change only happens in environments of shared commitment, not through pressure, persuasion, or endless patience.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Stop Falling for Someone’s Potential
How to See Patterns Instead of Promises
How to Practice Radical Acceptance Without Lowering Your Standards
How to Tell the Difference Between Love and Control
How to Let Go Without Losing Compassion
No matter where you are in your relationship journey, remember: you’re not here to be someone’s savior. You’re here to love them as they are, or love yourself enough to walk away.
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Jay’s Must-Listens: The Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation ANYONE Can Do (Eliminate Anxiety & Rewire Your Nervous System)
27 augustus 2025 · 40 min
How do you normally calm yourself when you’re overwhelmed?
Have you ever tried meditation before?
Today, Jay brings you a diverse exploration of meditation with some of today’s most insightful minds: Dr. Joe Dispenza, Big Sean, Michael Acton Smith, Vishen Lakhiani, and Sam Harris. From science to music, entrepreneurship to spirituality, each guest reveals how meditation has shaped their lives, and how you can use it as a powerful tool for focus, healing, and inner transformation.
Together, they show us that meditation is far more than sitting in silence, it’s a pathway to healing, clarity, and growth. Whether it’s rewiring the nervous system, reprogramming the mind, or unlocking creativity and resilience, this conversation demonstrates the many ways meditation can ground you in the present and while also opening you to what’s possible.
Whether you’re just beginning or returning with new intention, this episode is an invitation to reconnect with yourself. These insights remind us the practice isn’t about getting it “right,” but about consistency, curiosity, and compassion for yourself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Reprogram Your Mind Through Meditation
How to Turn Elevated Emotions Into Healing
How to Build a Daily Meditation Routine That Sticks
How to Heal Your Body by Training Your Mind
Meditation isn’t about where you begin, it’s about the choice to begin at all. Each breath is a chance to return, reset, and remember the calm already within you. Wherever you are, restless, curious, or seeking clarity, meditation offers a doorway inward.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
04:10 How Meditation Transforms Your Brain and Body
08:33 How Much Practice Do You Really Need?
14:39 There… Lees meer -
Novak Djokovic: “I Never Felt I Was Enough” The Secret to Turning Your Self-Doubt Into HUGE Success (Use THIS Method Today!)
25 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 5 min
Have you ever doubted yourself?
Has self-doubt ever held you back?
Today, Jay welcomes back tennis legend Novak Djokovic for a deep and vulnerable conversation about what it truly takes to master both the external and internal journey to success. Novak reflects on the practices instilled in him from childhood: visualization, journaling, meditation, and even listening to classical music, that became the foundation of his holistic approach to self-care and peak performance. He shares how these early lessons influenced his career and his outlook on growth, spirituality, and resilience, helping him see tennis not just as a sport but as a path to becoming a better person.
Together, Jay and Novak explore the hidden battles that come with chasing greatness, including the pressure of expectation, the tension between ego and humility, and the deep-rooted feelings of not being enough that fueled Novak’s drive from a young age. Novak opens up about the struggles of injury, criticism, and hostile environments, and how he learned to transform those moments into opportunities for growth. He emphasizes that even at the height of his career, the real work is internal, practicing surrender, emotional regulation, and presence; reminding us that success is as much about mastering the mind as it is about winning titles.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Build Mental Strength Like a Champion
How to Turn Pain Into Purpose
How to Practice Surrender and Let Go
How to Use Visualization to Shape Your Future
How to Find Balance Between Ego and Humility
How to Recover From Setbacks With Resilience
How to Create Daily Habits for Inner Peace
Every challenge, setback, and victory is an opportunity to reflect, strengthen your resilience, and tap into the strength you already have. Remember, real success isn’t just about achievements, it’s about how you live, how you grow, and the impact you leave behind.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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7 Money Lessons I Wish Knew in My 20s! (The Step-by-Step Guide to Build Financial Freedom Faster)
22 augustus 2025 · 32 min
Did anyone ever teach you about money when you were younger?
What’s one money mistake you made in your 20s?
Today, Jay shares the financial lessons he wishes he knew in his twenties. Insights that don’t just change how you handle money, but how you understand it. Jay reveals that most people aren’t actually bad with money, they were simply never taught how to build a healthy, secure relationship with it.
Jay explains how these dynamics affect our financial habits, emphasizing that real financial security begins with mindset and choices, not income. From challenging inherited money beliefs to addressing debt with clarity rather than fear, this episode offers a roadmap to move from financial stress to financial stability.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Shift from Avoiding Money to Owning It
How to Build a Secure Relationship with Money
How to Invest in Knowledge Before Assets
How to Break Free from Financial Programming
How to Simplify Your Finances When Overwhelmed
Wealth isn’t about looking rich, it’s about living with intention, respecting yourself, and aligning your money with purpose.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Is It Too Late to Learn Financial Literacy?
04:18 Myth: Money is the Root of All Evil
05:31 #1: It's About Good Decisions, Not Income
08:20 #2: You Can't Save What You Don't Have
11:26 #3: Buying More Won’t Build Wealth
17:14 #4: Don't Avoid Debt Education
18:25 #5: You're Not Lazy You’re Just Overwhelmed
19:56 #6: Where Did You Get Your Money Beliefs?
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Big Sean: Stop Wishing & Start Manifesting (THIS is the Secret Formula to Making Your Dreams a REALITY)
20 augustus 2025 · 58 min
What’s one dream you really want to make real?
Do you feel you’re wishing for it or working toward it?
In this special live recording from The Met in Philadelphia, Jay sits down with Grammy-nominated artist Big Sean for a deeply vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Big Sean opens up about the battles he faced behind the spotlight, the depression, the pressure, and the moments he thought about giving up. His story shows the power of turning pain into growth through therapy, meditation, and faith. It’s a reminder that no matter what we achieve, we all face challenges that push us to heal, grow, and reconnect with who we really are.
Sean reflects on the transformative lessons passed down from his family and how those shaped his understanding of resilience, self-belief, and manifestation. Together, he and Jay explore the difference between wishing and manifesting, showing how intention, attention, and action can turn your vision into reality. They dive into the importance of releasing the pressure to please others, the value of embracing both wins and losses, and how real confidence is built by how you rise up after setbacks. For Sean, the highs and lows are both essential parts of the journey, both carrying the power to shape us.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Turn Wishing Into Manifesting
How to Find Purpose Beyond Your Career
How to Heal Through Therapy and Vulnerability
How to Support Your Children’s Dreams
How to Pass On Wisdom to the Next Generation
How to Transform Struggles Into Strength
Wherever you are on your journey, your struggles are shaping your strength. The setbacks you’ve faced, the doubts you’ve carried, and the battles you’ve fought are not the end of your story, they are the beginning of a deeper transformation.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Don’t Be C… Lees meer -
Mark Hyman: Struggling With Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and Low Energy? It’s Likely Hidden Inflammation! (Do THIS to Reverse It)
18 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Do you struggle to focus on simple tasks?
Do you feel mentally “slowed down” during the day?
Today, Jay welcomes back his dear friend and trailblazer in functional medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark Hyman, MD is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, the fastest growing health company in the U.S. In this extremely vulnerable conversation, Mark recounts his near-death experience after a severe spinal infection left him unable to walk and fighting for his life. Despite decades of living and teaching optimal health, he suddenly found himself dependent on others for even the simplest tasks. Over the course of five determined months, Mark applied the very principles he has championed for years: nutritional excellence, disciplined daily movement, and an unshakable mindset. Not only did he make a full recovery, but came back stronger than ever at the age of 65, proving that the body’s innate healing capacity can be reignited at any stage of life.
The conversation explores the critical role mindset plays in recovery and underscores the often-overlooked connection between diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Mark explains how chronic illness is frequently driven by hidden inflammation, fueled by ultra-processed foods, sugar, and environmental toxins. He breaks down the science behind his 10-Day Detox, a simple yet powerful reset proven to dramatically reduce symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and digestive distress. The discussion also delves into the growing prevalence of autoimmune conditions, the hidden epidemic of nutrient deficiencies, and why personalized health data is essential for identifying risks before they become life-threatening.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Rebuild Your Health After a Major Setback
How to Use Mindset as Your Greatest Healing Tool
How to Reduce Inflammation Through Diet
How to Spot the Early Signs of Autoimmune Disease
How to Use Food as Medicine Every Day
How to Take Small Daily Steps Toward Lifelong Wellness
Hea… Lees meer -
Stop Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility! (THIS Shift Will SAVE You from Wasting Time in the WRONG Relationships)
15 augustus 2025 · 30 min
Today, Jay reflects on the lessons about love he wishes he had known in his twenties. He examines how movies, media, and cultural narratives have long shaped unrealistic expectations about romance, often equating love with grand gestures, nonstop excitement, and fairy tale endings. Jay challenges these ideas, by showing that true love is not constant fireworks, but a balance of peace, stability, and passion. He explains how the thrill is often mistaken for attraction, and how the calm that comes from trust and consistency is actually the real foundation of a healthy relationship, even if often mistaken for boredom. Lees meer
Jay also explores the critical role of self-awareness and boundaries in fostering meaningful relationships. He discusses how love without boundaries can cause you to lose yourself, and how repeating familiar emotional patterns from the past can keep you stuck in cycles that feel comfortable but are ultimately harmful. Through relatable examples, Jay highlights the importance of defining emotional non-negotiables, paying attention to how a partner handles boredom and conflict, and understanding the influence of attachment styles. Jay emphasizes that successful relationships are not about finding someone perfect, but about choosing a partner who is willing to heal, grow, and face challenges together.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Set Boundaries Without Pushing Love Away
How to Handle Conflict Without Ruining a Relationship
How to Recognize the Difference Between Lust and Love
How to Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
How to Choose Patience and Healing in RelationshipsFinding real love isn’t an end goal, it’s an ongoing journey you take with intention, compassion, and patience. It’s something you build over time through quiet moments, healthy boundaries, and a commitment to grow, both on your own and together.
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Jimmy Kimmel: The Untold Story of Failure, Rejection & Fame (And the Rare, Unseen Side of Him as a Husband & Father!)
13 augustus 2025 · 55 min
Have you ever failed at something you really wanted?
What did that experience teach you about yourself?
Today, Jay chats with late-night legend Jimmy Kimmel for an unforgettable live conversation at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy opens the episode playfully roasting Jay, showing off his signature, sharp wit right out of the gate. The laughs quickly give way to a candid, wide-ranging conversation about Jimmy’s life, marked by gutsy decisions, constant reinvention, and moments of surprising vulnerability.
Jimmy reflects on the emotional cost of self-expression, his early struggles with being misunderstood, and how persistence (and a healthy dose of delusion) helped him find his place in the world. Jimmy shares how anxiety has shaped his life, from growing up without much money to now being someone people rely on for support, advice, and even financial help. From outrageous pranks and career missteps to a touching tribute to his prank-loving Aunt Chippy, Jimmy constantly balances humor with disarming honesty. Jimmy also opens up about the challenges of becoming more emotionally available, how therapy has helped him grow, and how being a father, and now a grandfather, has reshaped his priorities and softened his edges.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay True to Yourself
How to Use Humor as a Tool for Healing
How to Keep a Lifelong Passion Alive
How to Stay Grounded When Success Finds You
How to Cope With Anxiety Through Creative Outlets
How Helping Others is the Key to Healing Yourself
It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being honest, showing up, and continuing to try. Whether through meaningful conversations, creative expression, or simply sharing space with others, healing and connection are always within reach.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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00:00 Intro
04:44 Why is Putting Y… Lees meer -
Dr. Becky Kennedy: #1 Parenting Mistake Fueling Your Kid’s Anxiety! Follow THIS Proven Framework to Raise Emotionally Strong Adults
11 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 4 min
What’s the hardest part of parenting for you?
Do you think kids today are more anxious than before?
Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Good Inside, a global parenting and mental health platform. Named the “Millennial Parent Whisperer” by Time, Dr. Becky is known for her compassionate, practical approach to raising emotionally healthy children while maintaining strong, sturdy leadership as a parent.
In this eye-opening conversation, Jay and Dr. Becky explore why modern parenting often swings between dismissing children’s emotions and letting them call the shots, sharing practical ways to find the balance in between. Dr. Becky shares why parenting is a skill you can actually learn, the surprising power of repairing after conflict, and how boundaries and validation work together to help kids feel safe, understood, and supported.
Dr. Becky shares how to shift your mindset from “my kid is giving me a hard time” to “my kid is having a hard time,” creating a more compassionate approach to conflict and connection. She explains why constantly optimizing for happiness for your kids can actually create anxiety later in life, why letting kids struggle is key to building resilience, and how to release the heavy burden of “mom guilt” by recognizing which emotions are yours to carry and which belong to your child.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to Repair After Rupture and Strengthen Connection
How to Set Boundaries Without Power Struggles
How to Validate Feelings Without Over-Coddling
How to Build Capable and Resilient Kids
Why Not All “Mom Guilt” is Actually Guilt
How to Balance Empathy with Leadership as a Parent
Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about showing up, repairing when things go wrong, and modeling the emotional skills you want your children to have. As Dr. Becky reminds us, the most powerful thing you can give your kids is the confidence to face life’s challenges knowing they are … Lees meer -
Kim Perell: Hate Your Job But Don’t Know What to Do Next? Ask Yourself THESE 7 Questions and Build a Step-by-Step Plan for the Career You ACTUALLY Want
8 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
Today, Jay sits down with serial entrepreneur, investor, and powerhouse mom of four, Kim Perell. Known for building her first company from her kitchen table and later selling one for $235 million, Kim shares the raw, behind-the-scenes truth of what it takes to turn failure into fortune. The conversation centers around Kim’s latest book, Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire, and offers a heartfelt blueprint for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about their next move.
Jay and Kim explore why perfectionism can sabotage progress, how fear often masks itself as procrastination, and why waiting to feel “fully qualified” often leads to missed opportunities. Kim introduces her 70% rule: a concept that encourages action over hesitation and reveals how taking small, imperfect steps helped her overcome self-doubt and build extraordinary businesses. The two also dive into the power of mentorship, the emotional toll of toxic relationships, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial not just for professional growth, but for personal evolution.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Start a Business Before You Feel Ready
How to Use the 70% Rule to Make Bold Decisions
How to Find the Right Mentor and Build a Real Relationship
How to Stand Out When Pitching Yourself
How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot Your Business
How to Build a Winning Team Without Doing Everything Yourself
How to Audit Your Inner Circle for Growth and Clarity
Making mistakes doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re showing up, learning, and trying something new. No success story is smooth or simple, but all of them prove that progress is always possible.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:57 How to Get Unstuck and Move Forward
04:17 When It’s Time to Pivot Your Career
05:50 Is Regret More Powerful T… Lees meer -
Chris Appleton EXCLUSIVE: “I Thought My Kids Would Be Better Off Without Me” Opening up About The Darkest Night of His Life and What FINALLY Gave Him The Courage to Live Authentically
6 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
Have you ever felt pressure to hide a part of who you are?
What helps you feel safe enough to open up?
Today, Jay chats with renowned celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton to share deeply personal parts of his life he’s never shared publicly. Known for creating iconic looks for stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande, Chris has built a career around image and transformation. Chris bravely opens up about the journey that shaped him, pulling back the curtain on the private struggles behind his public success. From growing up in a working-class town in England, and discovering his passion for hair was a way to survive, to feel seen, and to express who he really was.
As the conversation unfolds, Chris opens up about the darkest night of his life. The moment he nearly ended his life, a breaking point born from decades of shame, fear, and the belief that being true to himself would hurt the people he loved most. What followed was not an overnight transformation, but a long, honest path toward healing. Chris speaks candidly about coming out as gay in his late twenties, the grief of ending a nine-year relationship with the mother of his children, and the fear of disappointing his kids.
Jay and Chris explore the power of redefining identity, letting go of what no longer serves us, and embracing the possibility of change at any stage in life. With the support of therapy, self-reflection, and a willingness to confront his pain, Chris began a new chapter, one rooted in alignment between his inner and outer world.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Embrace Your True Identity Without Shame
How to Heal After Hiding Your Authentic Self
How to Rebuild Private Pain in Public
How to Support Your Children Through Major Life Changes
How to Start Over When Your Life No Longer Feels Aligned
How to Find Peace Through Forgiveness and Self-Acceptance
How to Recognize When It’s Time to Let Go and Move On
No matter your past, your pain, or how long you’ve carried it, … Lees meer